Vinchenzo
Vinchenzo is a masculine Italian given name derived from Latin meaning "victorious".
Name Census estimates that about 38 living Americans carry the first name Vinchenzo. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vinchenzo today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vinchenzo births was 2013 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vinchenzo. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vinchenzo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
38
~ 1 in 9,019,851 Americans
Peak year
2013
11 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2017 SSA rank
#14,132
Tracked since 1990
Popularity
Vinchenzo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vinchenzo from the 1990s through to the 2010s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 26 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vinchenzo by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vinchenzo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vinchenzo
The name Vinchenzo has its origins in the Italian language and culture, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin name "Vincentius," which means "conquering" or "victorious." This name was often given to children born around the time of a significant victory or triumph.
During the Medieval period, the name Vincentius gained popularity across Europe, particularly in Italy, where it underwent various spelling variations, including Vincenzo, Vinchenzo, and Vincenzio. These variations emerged due to regional dialects and the influence of local languages on the pronunciation and spelling of names.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Vinchenzo can be found in the writings of the Italian poet and philosopher Dante Alighieri (1265-1321). In his famous work, "The Divine Comedy," Dante mentions a character named Vinchenzo, who is portrayed as a wise and virtuous individual.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Vinchenzo. Among them is Vinchenzo Galilei (1520-1591), an Italian lutenist, composer, and music theorist, who was the father of the renowned scientist Galileo Galilei. Another prominent figure was Vinchenzo Scamozzi (1548-1616), an Italian architect and writer who contributed significantly to the development of Renaissance architecture.
In the realm of art, Vinchenzo Campi (1536-1591) was an Italian painter from the Renaissance period, known for his religious works and portraits. Additionally, Vinchenzo Gioberti (1801-1852) was an influential Italian philosopher and politician who played a pivotal role in the Italian unification movement of the 19th century.
Vinchenzo Bellini (1801-1835) was a celebrated Italian opera composer whose works, such as "Norma" and "La Sonnambula," have left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. His operas continue to be performed and appreciated by audiences worldwide.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Vinchenzo throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and achievement.
People
Vinchenzo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vinchenzo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vinchenzo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vinchenzo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 38 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vinchenzo going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 9,019,851 US residents.
Is Vinchenzo a common name?
We classify Vinchenzo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 50.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 38 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vinchenzo most popular?
The single biggest year for Vinchenzo was 2013, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vinchenzo is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vinchenzo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vinchenzo a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vinchenzo in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Vinchenzo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vinchenzo in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vinchenzo can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Vinchenzo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.